Pope Francis marked the 50th anniversary of the turning point in the Catholic Church s relations with Jews on Wednesday with a sharp condemnation of anti-Semitism, saying attacks on Israel s right to exist were a form of hatred.

Israelis woke up to yellow skies heavy with sand blowing in from the east Wednesday as a dust storm lingered for a second day, with temperatures rising across the country and adding to the already difficult weather conditions.

I'm in the middle of a two-plus week trip to several states, meeting with leaders of many different ministries and feeling the love and support from Christian Zionists of all backgrounds. It's heartwarming, inspiring, and a blessing, and it's especially meaningful right now.

MEMBERS of parliament and medical researchers have rejected a bill calling for the legalisation of dagga for commercial and medicinal use, with some warning against the "hazardous" effect of the drug on families and communities.